MARCH
21, Sat. Downtown Kalamazoo
The 10th Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N.
Rose St, Kalamazoo. http://fretboard.kvcc.edu/
I was there for the 1st annual Fretboard Festival, and back a few more times,
but looking forward to my performance at the 10th. Free and day-long (11-6), I'm
playing from 2 to 3 PM at the Museum Stage. Will have my brand
new CD there for sale, too.

MARCH 29, Sun. Bloomington INDIANA 3 to 6:30 PM benefit concert and party for community radio WFHB
celebrating DJ Mike Kelsey's 70th birthday. Featuring the music of Tim
Grimm, Jeni & Billy, and of course, myself. Others too. The show
is at the Players Pub in Bloomington. http://www.theplayerspub.com
Open to the public with $10 at the door, proceeds to WFHB.

APRIL 10, Fri. Kalamazoo, MI
8:30 PM, doors open at 7:30 at Bell's, $10
CD release concert for my new album, A
Bird In This World, at Bell's Eccentric Cafe's marvelous back room set up
for a seated show. (355 E. Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007) With special
guests, Who Hit John? That's not a question but a great Kalamazoo band
that straddles old-time country and old-time jazz with a 21st century
attitude. I will be on first, doing a release set at 8:30, followed
by a shorter set of fan favorites (let me know what songs you would lie to
hear!). The second half of the night has WHJ? rocking the house with
trumpet and banjo! Doors open at 7:30, 21 years and older only. Tickets only
$10. Come ready with some cash (or check) to buy a CD! You can get advance
tickets here: https://bellsbrewery.frontgatetickets.com/event/77wltstqoy7j8byt
or at the Bells General Store.

MAY
9, Sat. Lansing MIMighty Uke Day in Oldtown on Lansing's North side. Actually it will be
an appearance by my identical cousin, Ukulele Dwight. But he doesn't have
his own website so follow him here. http://mightyukeday.com/

MAY
22-24, Memorial Weekend, Huntingdon, PA
Folk College 2015. A three day immersion in folk music held on the campus
of Juniata College in charming Huntingdon, not far from Penn State. A stellar
faculty teaches and performs three days. A unique music camp experience. This
will be my 4th visit. I'll be teaching songwriting, performance,
midwestern tunes and more. http://folkcollege.com/

JUNE 5-6-7 Olivet Michigan
On Staff for the Midwest Banjo Camp details at http://www.midwestbanjocamp.com/
THE premier banjo event in the Midwest. Both Old-Time and Bluegrass are served,
but I am on the OT side of life, teaching banjo. Other instruments are
taught too - check it out!

JUNE 18, Thurs.
Charlotte MichiganThe Charlotte Bluegrass Festival ! Opening day I will be there
for two sets at the County Fairgrounds. Nice old-fashioned bluegrass
festival with lots of parking lot picking. By the way, THIS Charlotte is
pronounced "shar-LOT" http://charlottebluegrassfestival.com/

July
9, Thursday Hastings, MI
6:30 PM Outdoor free show at 203 W State St, downtown Hastings at Spray
Plaza Amphitheater (Next to Goodrich Theater) there will be a rain
location in event of bad weather. A City of Hastings event.

JULY
25, Sat. Boyne Falls, MIThe String Doctors swing into town for one night at Aten Place. That's an
intimate barn theater just off of US 131. I'll be there with Ray
Kamalay on guitar, Peter Knupfer on fiddle and Dave Rosin on upright bass. Fun
will ensue! http://www.atenplace.com/Welcome.html

JULY
31, Fri. Winter Harbor, ME
Downeast Maine for one night only! Friday Coffeehouse, Part of Schoodic Arts For
All summer festival, on the Schoodic Peninsula. Details TBA: https://schoodicartsforall.org/

AUGUST 14, Friday Brooklyn MI
Concert, Art In the Park. Details TBA

AUGUST 15, Private
event, East Lansing, MI

SEPT 18,19, Fri & Sat, Lansing MI
Old Town Blues Fest. A workshop set Friday night and Saturday afternoon a
concert at 3PM on the Main stage. http://www.oldtownbluesfest.com/

NOV
5-8, Th-Sun, Harbor Springs, MI
21st annual Lamb's Retreat For Songwriters. Back this year to be on
staff for week one of this unique workshop/retreat for songwriting along the
north coast of Lake Michigan. Along with me will be Laurie McClain, Claudia
Nygaard, Pierce Pettis, & Edie Chase Carey. And of course, our
intrepid director, John D. Lamb. This is a seriously cool Fall event for
songwriters. On day one you will get a personalized themed assignment for
a song you will write by Sunday. On Sunday late morning we all share our
songs with each other in a supportive, no-judgment zone. In-between
assignment and fulfillment, there are workshops, mentor sessions, performance
slots, great food, nature walks and a great view of Lake Michigan from the cozy
Birchwood Inn on the scenic road on the bluff above Harbor Springs. I can
boast I was there on staff the first annual, and this will be the 21st. Must be
doing something right!
http://www.springfed.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48:lambs-retreat&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=56